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Unlocking Q3 Potential of Astrazeneca (AZN): Exploring Wall Street Estimates for Key Metrics

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Analysts on Wall Street project that Astrazeneca (AZN - Free Report) will announce quarterly earnings of $1.14 per share in its forthcoming report, representing an increase of 9.6% year over year. Revenues are projected to reach $14.86 billion, increasing 9.6% from the same quarter last year.

The consensus EPS estimate for the quarter has been revised 0.3% lower over the last 30 days to the current level. This reflects how the analysts covering the stock have collectively reevaluated their initial estimates during this timeframe.

Ahead of a company's earnings disclosure, it is crucial to give due consideration to changes in earnings estimates. These revisions serve as a noteworthy factor in predicting potential investor reactions to the stock. Numerous empirical studies consistently demonstrate a strong relationship between trends in earnings estimate revision and the short-term price performance of a stock.

While investors typically rely on consensus earnings and revenue estimates to gauge how the business may have fared during the quarter, examining analysts' projections for some of the company's key metrics often helps gain a deeper insight.

With that in mind, let's delve into the average projections of some Astrazeneca metrics that are commonly tracked and projected by analysts on Wall Street.

It is projected by analysts that the 'BioPharmaceuticals- R&I- Symbicort- World' will reach $707.21 million. The estimate points to a change of +0.3% from the year-ago quarter.

The average prediction of analysts places 'BioPharmaceuticals- R&I- Pulmicort- World' at $100.46 million. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of -27.2%.

Analysts expect 'BioPharmaceuticals- CVRM- Crestor- World' to come in at $320.68 million. The estimate suggests a change of +5.5% year over year.

According to the collective judgment of analysts, 'BioPharmaceuticals- CVRM- Seloken/Toprol-XL- World' should come in at $142.47 million. The estimate indicates a change of -5% from the prior-year quarter.

The combined assessment of analysts suggests that 'BioPharmaceuticals- R&I- Symbicort- U.S.' will likely reach $302.37 million. The estimate suggests a change of +4.6% year over year.

The collective assessment of analysts points to an estimated 'BioPharmaceuticals- CVRM- Crestor- U.S.' of $9.76 million. The estimate indicates a year-over-year change of -11.3%.

Analysts' assessment points toward 'Oncology- Zoladex- U.S.' reaching $4.27 million. The estimate indicates a change of +6.7% from the prior-year quarter.

The consensus among analysts is that 'Oncology- Tagrisso- U.S.' will reach $813.12 million. The estimate suggests a change of +13.9% year over year.

The consensus estimate for 'BioPharmaceuticals- R&I- Fasenra- U.S.' stands at $307.74 million. The estimate indicates a change of +13.6% from the prior-year quarter.

Based on the collective assessment of analysts, 'BioPharmaceuticals- CVRM- Brilinta- U.S.' should arrive at $60.34 million. The estimate suggests a change of -68.1% year over year.

Analysts forecast 'Oncology- Lynparza- U.S.' to reach $383.55 million. The estimate suggests a change of +10.5% year over year.

Analysts predict that the 'Oncology- Imfinzi- U.S.' will reach $889.38 million. The estimate suggests a change of +30.8% year over year.

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Astrazeneca shares have witnessed a change of -3.4% in the past month, in contrast to the Zacks S&P 500 composite's +2.4% move. With a Zacks Rank #3 (Hold), AZN is expected closely follow the overall market performance in the near term. You can see the complete list of today's Zacks Rank #1 (Strong Buy) stocks here >>>> .


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